Rainbows can be made from sounds – and we’ve created the best ones yetTue, 11 Aug 2026 15:30:22 +0000 Two research teams have independently created devices within which sound waves could be separated by frequency, creating the most complete sound rainbows yet | |
Denisovans may have dwarfed other ancient humansTue, 11 Aug 2026 11:12:43 +0000 Two leg bones found on the seabed near Taiwan have been identified as Denisovans, and their size suggests these hominins stood up to 190 centimetres tall | |
Where, when and how to watch the 2026 solar eclipseTue, 11 Aug 2026 11:09:30 +0000 A total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across about a quarter of the planet – here’s how to catch it | |
The proton is more quantum than we thoughtTue, 11 Aug 2026 10:29:49 +0000 Our understanding of the internal structure of protons is largely based on classical physics, but data compiled from accelerator experiments has uncovered quantum behaviour that has never been seen before | |
Could we eliminate any particles from the standard model of physics?Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 The standard model of physics is one of the most successful scientific theories in existence, but do we need it all? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores whether it’s carrying any excess baggage | |
What primates tell us about the evolutionary origins of keeping petsMon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Keeping pets seems to be fairly recent behaviour in the timeline of human evolution. Columnist Michael Marshall turns to the latest research on primates to understand how long we’ve had the impulse to adopt furry friends | |
The shock revelation that light bulbs are wrecking your metabolismMon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Since the 2000s, our light exposure has changed drastically as we make our buildings more energy-efficient. Now, we’re discovering how this may mess with our mitochondria, contributing to diabetes, dementia and more | |
Your running style changes when you’re short of sleepMon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 There are measurable changes in the way we run when we are short of sleep, which give us a clearer picture of how a lack of shut-eye affects our risk of injury | |
Earth extremophile can grow in near-Mars-like conditionsMon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 A salt-loving microorganism found in places like the Dead Sea can not just survive but actively grow in conditions close to those that may be found just under the Martian surface | |
Quantum voting could make elections more secureMon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 In an election, how can you make sure that everyone's votes are counted but also kept entirely secret? Quantum mechanics may have the answer | |